Football
Canadian watchdog: Rogers carriage stance ‘disadvantages’ OneSoccer
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has called on telco Rogers Communications (RCCI) and Timeless Inc
Band Série B deal ‘99.9 per cent done’; pay-TV talks continue
Brazil's Série B, one the world's most valuable second-tier football leagues, is close to confirming its domestic broadcasters from 2023 onward.
Inter Milan signs Ria Money Transfer, Afizzionados deals
Italian Serie A club Inter Milan has announced a new sponsorship deal with Ria Money Transfer, a company owned by Euronet Group that specialises in cross-border money transfers
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon close to taking final Uefa Women’s Football Partner position
Amazon is on the verge of announcing a deal to take the final sponsorship position in Uefa’s Women’s Football Partner programme, SportBusiness can exclusively reveal.
Finnish businessman enters fray for United, Elliott eyes stake
Finnish businessman Thomas Zilliacus has revealed that he has submitted a fan-focused bid to buy Manchester United, while New York-based investment fund Elliott Management has made an offer for a minority…
Fifa launches bidding process for 2027 Women’s World Cup
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has launched the bidding process for the 2027 Women’s World Cup with the host, or hosts, set to be announced in May 2024.
Endeavor operating NWSL global OTT service, IMG lands DAZN and Tigo deals
Endeavor Streaming is working with the National Women's Soccer League to launch a free global streaming service on NWSLSoccer
RFEF seeks four-season VAR service provider contract
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has launched an invitation to tender process for its video assistant referee (VAR) services
Uefa opens probe into Barcelona referee scandal
Uefa has launched an investigation into the so-called ‘Caso Negreira’ affair surrounding Spanish LaLiga club FC Barcelona.
LFP takes Trophée des Champions to Bangkok
France’s Professional Football League (LFP) has announced that its Trophée des Champions event will head to Bangkok this year after two consecutive editions in Tel Aviv.
NWSL renews Anheuser-Busch sponsorship
The National Women’s Soccer League has renewed its sponsorship deal with Anheuser-Busch for the 2023 season, making Bud Light the official beer of the NWSL.
FIGC adds Volkswagen, Biraghi as new sponsors
The Italian Football Federation's (FIGC) flurry of commercial activity has continued with the addition of Volkswagen and Biraghi as new sponsors
Brazilian digital influencer Casimiro to stream Women’s World Cup matches
Brazilian influencer Casimiro has revealed that he will be streaming coverage of this year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Allianz extends Bayern Munich sponsorship to 2033
German insurance firm Allianz has announced a 10-year extension to its sponsorship deal with Bundesliga club Bayern Munich
Anheuser-Busch extends with Mexican federation, adds women’s team to deal
Anheuser-Busch has announced a multi-year sponsorship renewal of a long-time agreement with the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) as the official beer partner for the men's national team's United States…
Uefa club competitions stickers and trading cards RFP set to launch
The request for proposal (RFP) process is set to launch for ‘Official Sticker Albums’ and ‘Official Trading Cards’ rights to Uefa’s men’s club competitions across the 2024-27 cycle.
The RFP
Lidl signs on to sponsor home Uefa Euro 2024
Supermarket group Lidl has signed a multi-year agreement to become an Official Partner of Uefa Euro 2024 and the European Qualifiers leading in to next year’s national team football tournament in its h…